These ocean views are breathtaking and captivating. Imagine coming home and the first thing you see when you walk in the door is the impressive view of the sea. Because of the way this home is situated on the lot, the water feels close; its presence fills the room and creates calm. The view is ever changing: Even on cloudy days it looks glorious, and the setting sun changes the color of the water from blue, to deep grey, to orange or pink. You may see the full moon reflected off the water, too, while enjoying the evening air around the fire pit on the expansive back yard deck.
With a classic California-beach style, this updated home feels airy and bright. The living room has beautifully refinished original oak floors and huge new energy-efficient picture windows to let in lots of light. A spacious dining room has windows on three sides, a sliding door to the backyard deck, and more enchanting ocean views. The crisp coastal theme continues into the kitchen with clean-line shaker cabinets, stainless-steel appliances, and solid-surface, easy-care counter tops. Extra touches like recessed lighting, brushed nickel fixtures, a motion-sensor kitchen faucet, and pull-out shelves in the pantry provide style and convenience in this beautiful kitchen.
All of the bedrooms have oak floors, new dual-pane windows, custom window coverings, and remote-control Minka ceiling fans. The bathroom has been updated as well, creating a move-in ready home.
The backyard has a new patio cover that shields 65% of UV rays, letting in the light, yet providing protection from the elements. There are fruit trees, 2 small raised beds, and many flowers in the backyard, all on drip irrigation for easy care.
The two-car garage hosts the laundry area, including a sink, and storage cabinets, room for bikes, beach gear, and more. The roof, insulation, electrical, driveway, and drainage systems have been redone in the past 5 years as well. Eco features include roof-top solar, a backup battery, Low-E windows throughout, drought-tolerant plants, and drip irrigation.
This home is located in the coveted Mesa area of Santa Barbara. It's within walking distance to the beach, shopping, restaurants, and parks. Within just a few minutes' drive, you can be in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, at Ledbetter Beach, the harbor, or Shoreline Park. Just a few minutes to the west is the Douglas Preserve with ocean-view walking trails, Elings Park with sports fields and dog parks, and the beloved Arroyo Beach Park with a restaurant right on the beach.